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For rectangles of area 100 m^2 what is the perimeter of the rectangle with the smallest perimeter?

100=ab P=2a+2b P=2a+200/a dP/da=2-200/a^2 dP/da=0 implies 2=200/a^2 a^2=100 a=-10,10 a is a length so take positive a, a=10 so b=10 gives perimeter 40m Notice a=10 b=10 is a square Squares are rectangles of ...
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The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration across a membrane using energy.
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I strongly advise students to follow the PEEL approach.First you write your point, in a relatively short, focused and simple sentence. You proceed to offer the quote from the text that your point relates to....
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Supernormal profits are made when Total Revenue is greater than Total Costs. When no supernormal profits are made Total Revenue = Total Costs, (it therefore follows that Average Revenue = Average Costs).In a...
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